Kengapura Village Overview
Kengapura is a village in Channagiri tehsil of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It lies about 27 km from Channagiri tehsil headquarters and around 49 km from Davanagere district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kanivebilachi is the Gram Panchayat for Kengapura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kengapura village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengapura is 606913. The village covers a geographical area of 64.25 hectares and has a pincode of 577231. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Kengapura
Population & Demographics of Kengapura
This section provides population and demographic details of Kengapura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,054 | 503 | 551 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 135 | 55 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 503 | 248 | 255 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 291 | 135 | 156 |
| Literate Population | 601 | 330 | 271 |
| Illiterate Population | 453 | 173 | 280 |
Key population details of Kengapura village are given below:
- Kengapura village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,054, including approximately 503 males and 551 females, with a sex ratio of 1095 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 503 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 291 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kengapura village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.02%.
- There are around 206 households in Kengapura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kengapura
Transport facilities help residents of Kengapura village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kengapura
The following villages are located close to Kengapura and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kengapura
- Where is Kengapura located?
- Kengapura village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kengapura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kengapura is Kanivebilachi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kengapura?
- The pincode of Kengapura is 577231.
- What is the population of Kengapura?
- Kengapura has a total population of 1,054, including 503 males and 551 females.
- How many households are there in Kengapura?
- There are 206 households in Kengapura.
- What is the literacy rate in Kengapura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kengapura is 57.02%. Male literacy is 65.61% and female literacy is 49.18%.